CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Mercedes G550 & G550 4x4 Squared vehicles. The vacuum hose for the brake booster may collapse resulting in increased braking effort.
- Risk
- Increased braking effort may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners will be notified of the recall in January 2018 and they will receive a second letter when the parts become available, currently expected to be in March 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-877-496-3691. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018020010.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The vacuum hose that supplies the brake booster on certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz G550 vehicles may collapse. When this happens, the power assist to the brakes is reduced, so the driver must press harder to stop the vehicle.
The increased braking effort raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue and take the recall seriously.
Mercedes-Benz USA will notify owners of the recall, and authorized dealers will replace the vacuum hose, as necessary, free of charge. Parts are not yet available, so you will receive a second letter when they are. You can contact Mercedes-Benz USA customer service at 1-877-496-3691 (recall number 2018020010), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Mercedes-Benz G 550 | 2017 |
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